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WW2 1943 New Guinea Soldiers at makeshift chapel Our Lady Loreto Press Photo

Description: This photo was part of a large collection of over 300 original World War 2 Press photographs collected by a former military veteran. Each photograph includes press information in the back. Type & Size: A 9x7" original photograph.Condition: All photos in this series of original 1940s press photos are in fair to good condition for their age, unless otherwise outlined here. These are original photos from the era and as such show typical curling and coloring from age. Please see photos for up close scans. A group of soldiers is gathered outside a makeshift chapel constructed from wood and palm leaves. The scene appears to be during a break, as many soldiers are holding what looks like food trays, possibly indicating a meal being served. The chapel has a sign that reads "Our Lady of Loreto" and features a large wooden cross at the entrance. The environment is surrounded by dense trees, suggesting a jungle or tropical setting."Our Lady of Loreto" (Madonna di Loreto) is a title of the Virgin Mary associated with a famous sanctuary in Loreto, Italy, where it is believed her house was miraculously transported by angels. This piece of devotional architecture being present in a war zone underscores the morale and spiritual support provided to soldiers during the harsh conditions of World War II. Improvised chapels like these were common in various theaters of the war, representing soldiers' efforts to maintain aspects of normal life and religion amidst the conflict.Our Lady of Loreto

Price: 37 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2024-12-04T12:44:13.000Z

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WW2 1943 New Guinea Soldiers at makeshift chapel Our Lady Loreto Press PhotoWW2 1943 New Guinea Soldiers at makeshift chapel Our Lady Loreto Press Photo

Item Specifics

Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Type: Photograph

Subject: chapel, soldiers, jungle, Our Lady of Loreto, meal, break, World

Theme: conflicts & wars, militaria, religious, social history

Featured Person/Artist: none

Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print

Year of Production: 1940

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Size: 9x7 inches

Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949

Number of Photographs: 1

Antique: No

Unit of Sale: Single Piece

Vintage: Yes

Framing: Unframed

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